Mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are expanding into new territories, according to the World Health Organization. A 30-person startup, Mosqitter, is developing AI-powered mosquito traps that can identify species and track populations. The company's flagship product, the Mosqitter Grand, lures female mosquitoes with heat, scent, and CO2, while its smaller Mini device targets residential spaces. The startup’s Febris Monitoring System aims to provide continuous data on mosquito populations and potential health risks.

Anastasiia Romanova, co-founder and CEO of Mosqitter, told TechCrunch that the company's devices can catch female mosquitoes at the point when they are about to lay eggs, potentially reducing the mosquito population and preventing it from growing. The company uses AI to identify mosquito species and analyzes biological characteristics to distinguish between them. To identify a mosquito, Mosqitter runs an image through its neural network, checks the result against external datasets, and has entomologists validate the findings. The company says that as it collects more data, it plans to use those inputs to forecast changes in mosquito populations and potential health risks.

Mosqitter’s product portfolio currently centers on two devices. The Mosqitter Grand is designed for larger areas and public spaces, while the Mosqitter Mini targets smaller residential spaces and can also be deployed as a portable monitoring device. The startup plans to officially introduce its Febris Monitoring System next month, adding a data layer to monitor mosquito populations and assess the potential spread of mosquito-borne diseases. 'We can say is that a particular mosquito species is present, and knowing that can help indicate an increased potential risk associated with diseases that species can transmit,' Romanova said.

Mosqitter is looking for B2B partners globally, particularly distributors with established sales networks and relationships with governments and retailers. Brazil, the U.S., Greece, India, Ukraine and Nigeria are key markets for the startup. The company is on track to generate more than $1 million in revenue in 2026, with revenue from Febris projected to bring in more than $3.5 million next year, based on the value of contracts it is currently bidding on. Mosqitter is raising a $5 million round in two tranches, starting with $1 million and followed by another $4 million.